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  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    The Joy Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
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    Part 1 of a 3 part series on suffering.

    The Joy of Suffering I preceded this series by examining the false view that God guarantees us health, wealth and a carefree lifestyle. This was absolutely necessary for a number of obvious reasons. We are to uphold truth. The belief that our inheritance is in this life distorts the scriptures, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christian Suffering Is--And Isn't

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on May 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
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    Christians can expect to suffer, but in Christ suffering is a time for joy, praise, humility, and faith.

    WHAT CHRISTIAN SUFFERING IS—AND ISN’T 7th Sunday of Easter (1 Peter 4:12-17; 5:6-11) Introduction: “OK, Doc, give it to me straight.” When you go to the doctor, do you want him to only hint that something might be wrong, or do you want him to honestly and clearly discuss the details of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discipline Anyone?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
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    A Church without discipline is in serious trouble. God has a few words to say about this that need to be heard today.

    A young lady came to visit our services in Lancaster, NH. She was living with a young man. When we studied with her, she saw that she was living in a sinful relationship. She was resistant, but she continued to visit our services. Then one day she came and said she was ready to be baptized into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persecution - Then & Now

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
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    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Beautiful Letdown

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
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    In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

    The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Playing Hurt

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001
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    We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

    PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
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    A message related to the Second Coming of Christ.

    OUR TEN COMMANDMENTS 1 Peter 4:7-19 INTRO: How many of you know the Ten Commandments? I’m not talking about the ones given to Israel by God through Moses. Instead, I am referring to the “ten commandments” given to us by God through Peter. They go like this: I. “Thou shalt be of sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Verdict Is In

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    Judgment day is coming. What will the verdict be?

    THE VERDICT IS IN! 1 PETER 4:17 17. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? The verdict is in, are you guilty or not guilty? Has anyone here ever been a witness in court? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doesn't God Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
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    In the midst of trials, we need to know that God loves us and has a purpose

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 „X When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? „X How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? „X Would you feel loved? Abandoned? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
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    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
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    We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

    Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daily Living For God

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
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    Daily living for God is what we have to do if we are to grow in Christ

    Daily Living for God Sunday July 02, 2000 A.M. 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be ready to suffer, too. For if you are willing to suffer for Christ, you have decided to stop sinning. 2 And you won’t spend the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Judgment Begins

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
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    It has always been God’s plan to have a holy people. Those that would stand for Him no matter what happened in their lives.

    Where Judgment Begins (1 Peter 4:17) 1 Peter 4:17 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? KJV Introduction: I want to tell you right of the bat that this is not one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ